After years in the making, Hillsborough’s 1.8-mile Riverwalk trail is finally, officially open.

The town marked the opening of Riverwalk with a formal ceremony and a public celebration on Saturday afternoon. Hundreds turned out to experience the trail and hear a proclamation from Mayor Tom Stevens.

Find more information on Riverwalk here.

Located along the Eno River, Riverwalk is part of the statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Town officials first conceived of the idea in the late 1990s to promote active recreation, protect the town’s watershed, and generate activity downtown.

Visit this page for a Riverwalk scavenger hunt.

Mayor Stevens says it’s already working – as residents and visitors are already using the trail, not just for recreation but also as a transportation corridor.

Mayor Tom Stevens joined Aaron Keck on WCHL Monday to discuss Riverwalk and look back on Saturday’s public celebration.